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Grand Junction council directs staff to seek District 51 input, explores funding options for Orchard Mesa Pool
Summary
At a March 2 workshop the Grand Junction City Council instructed staff to approach Mesa County School District 51 about sale, donation or an option on the Orchard Mesa Pool site and consider an extension so the city can evaluate funding options — including a recreation district, public‑private partnership or city ownership — after staff reported updated cost and operating estimates.
At a March 2 Grand Junction City Council workshop, staff briefed the council on next steps for the Orchard Mesa Pool and the constraints that limit immediate action: Mesa County School District 51 owns the land and building, and staff said they cannot issue an RFP without an ownership interest or an option to purchase.
City staff member Mike told council members the city was asked to verify prior cost estimates and explore district and public‑private partnership options. He said a 2024 study estimated rehabilitation costs of $5.7 million–$6.2 million, while a high‑level review by FCI updated the range to about $7.6 million–$8.1 million; he added a focused inspection by FCI would cost roughly $18,188 but recommended such a detailed inspection only as part of an RFP process.
The significance: the pool serves…
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